PROMOTE Assessment Rubric

 

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Team ID:

Curricular Significance (30%)
An evaluation of the curricular objectives and the extent to which these objectives are met.
If any evidence plagiarism has occurred the site is automatically disqualified.

Category
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Scores
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
.5
0

 

Purpose
The user knows what this web site is about because the site does these things… seeTable 1a

The intended purpose of the Web site is clear. The intended purpose of the Web site is not clearly defined. There is no evidence of a purpose for the Web site.
3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5 0

 

Curricular Identification and Alignment
This site gives the user necessary knowledge /skills needed in the classroom. seeTable 1a

QCCs are identified and clearly support the purpose of the project. QCCs are identified but do not correlate to the purpose of the project. QCCs are not identified.
3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5 0

 

Organization of Content
This site is organized and easy for the user to find the way around it has appropriate navigation … seeTable 1a

Information presented is logically organized for ease of understanding. Information presented is not always organized for ease of understanding. Information presented is not organized and inhibits understanding.
3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5 0

 

Depth of Content
The information contained within the site appears to be thorough, accurate, current, and complete because… seeTable 1a

Information is thorough, accurate, current, and complete indicating that authors have become "experts" in the subject matter. Information is generally accurate but lacks evidence of supportive detail indicating that the authors are somewhat limited in their knowledge of the subject matter. Information is not always accurate and lacks supporting detail.
3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5 0

 

Virtual Learning
The site involves the user. The user has opportunities to do problem solving and higher-order thinking during on-line activities. The user is able to use what they learned on the site… seeTable 1a

The Web project actively involves viewers in problem solving and higher-order thinking during on-line activities. Viewers actively participate in the learning process through application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information The Web project involves viewers in online activities but many activities are presented at knowledge and comprehension levels and do not fully engage viewers in higher-order thinking The Web project lacks the interactive activities needed to engage viewers in the learning process.
3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5 0

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Total Pts. (15) Subtotal:

 

Instructional Delivery (30%)
An evaluation of the quality and delivery of the content and the appropriateness of the attributions of others work.
If any evidence plagiarism has occurred the site is automatically disqualified.

Category
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Scores
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
.5
0

 

Copyright/Permissions
The authors of the site have been careful to observe copyright laws. Anything that was not created by the authors is clearly labeled (with accurate citations) as to the original source and/or permission to reproduce. This includes… Plagiarism, rewording
See Table 1b

All copyrighted materials are clearly identified and labeled as to source and/or permission to reproduce. Accurate citations make it possible to verify sources.
 Some copyrighted materials are supported by source and permission to reproduce. Some citations are accurate and can be verified. Copyright materials are not supported by source and permission to reproduce.
3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5 0

 

Bibliography (APA or MLA format is required)
If the user has questions about where the authors of the site found the information answers can be found because… See Table 1b

References and Internet resources are sited in standard APA or MLA format located on a separate Bibliography page. Some references and Internet resources are sited in standard APA or MLA format located on a separate Bibliography page. Bibliography is not presented in standard APA or MLA format
- OR-
Bibliography appears to be incomplete
- OR-
Bibliography does not exist.
3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5 0

 

Language Mechanics
This site is easy to read because it uses standard English usage. The user can read the information listed on this site because…
See Table 1b

Site contains standard English usage in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Site contains standard English usage with minimal errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar being noted. Site does not follow standard English usage. A multitude of errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar detract from the content.
3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5 0

 

Multimedia Enhancements
The site contains multimedia that helps the user understand the purpose of the web site. See Table 1b

Each graphic, video, animation, or sound file serves a clear purpose and makes a significant contribution to the project. The Web project contains some multimedia. Most graphics, video, animation, or sound files serve a clear purpose and make a contribution to the Web project. Multimedia resources do not lead to a greater understanding of the topic.
-OR-
No multimedia enhancements exist.
3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5 0

 

Branching
This site leads the audience to even more useful information about its purpose. There are links to web sites and resources, other than the bibliography page. The links to other appropriate sites take the audience to… See Table 1b

A variety of external Web sites and resources that significantly contribute to the project's purpose. Some Web sites and resources which combine to promote the project's purpose
-OR-
Project links too many external resources. 		No Web sites or resources which support further exploration of the project's topic.
3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5 0
Comments:
Total Pts. (15)

 

Technical Quality (10%)
An evaluation of the performance and efficiency of the technical components used in the Web project.
If any evidence plagiarism has occurred the site is automatically disqualified

Category
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Scores
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
.5
0

 

Navigational Structure
It's easy for the user to travel through the Web Project without any help because the Web Project provides… See table 1c
A navigational structure organized and designed so that users move easily through the Web project A navigational structure somewhat unorganized causing stops and back-tracking for users as they attempt to move through the Web project. A navigational structure in which the user cannot move around the Web project.
-OR-
Navigational tools may be missing from the Web pages
3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5 0

 

Navigational Functionality
The user is not frustrated using the Web Project because… See table 1c

The Web Project appears to be free of broken links. The Web Project has minimal broken links. The Web Project has a multitude of broken links which hinder its operation.
3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5 0

 

Browser Usage
It will not matter what browser used because the Web project will display Java script , images , sounds , movies , and formatted text… See table 1c

In a multi-browser environment (i.e. Internet Explorer, Netscape) Some components of the Web project do not function in a multi-browser environment (i.e. Internet Explorer, Netscape) The Web Project does not function properly in a multi-browser environment.
3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5 0

 

Optimization
The user will not become frustrated using the Web project because the authors of the site have designed the site so that
See table 1c

Each page of the Web project is designed to load in a timely and efficient manner. Some pages of the Web project do not load in a timely and efficient manner. Little consideration was given to the download speed when designing the Web content.
3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5 0
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Total Pts. (12) Subtotal:

 

Innovative Web Design (30%)
If any evidence plagiarism has occurred the site is automatically disqualified.
An evaluation of active participation and original graphic design of the Web project.

Category
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Scores
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
.5
0

 

Design Elements (Page backgrounds (colors and images), horizontal lines, tables)
The Web Project is well designed because … Or not well designed because… See Table 1d

It is pleasing to the eye, well organized, and easy to read. The proper use of design elements is evident. It looks good. Most of the text is easy to read. The design elements are suitable and appropriate. Text is difficult to read.
- OR-
Few design elements are used to organize content.
-OR –
Design elements are distracting or inappropriate.
3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5 0

 

Originality of Graphics (Drawings, illustrations, digital pictures)
The artwork used throughout the Web Project is original … See Table 1d
It contains student-produced graphics and illustrations that consistently enhance the project's purpose. It contains several student-produced graphics and illustrations that enhance the project's purpose. It contains minimal or no student-produced graphics or illustrations.
3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5 0

 

Interactivity
(Discussion forums, message boards, guest books, e-mail, puzzles, and games)
The user is able to do more than just read information on the pages. Visiting the Web Project is exciting because the authors make it possible for the user to… See Table 1d

Have many opportunities to interact with many viewers. Many new opportunities for communication and collaboration are present. Have several opportunities for the viewer to interact through communication and collaboration. The Web project offers minimal or no opportunities for viewer interactivity through communication and collaboration.
3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5 0

 

Effectiveness of Delivery
The user will learn something important from the Web Project because… See Table 1d

The Web project's design supports and enhances the delivery of the educational content by having a consistent look and feel. The Web project's design supports the delivery of the educational content by having a somewhat consistent look and feel. The Web project's design does not enhance the delivery of content. The project is not consistent in look and feel.
3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5 0

 

Creativity and Style
The Web project is unlike others because … See Table 1d

The Web project shows originality and creativity using Web resources for optimum teaching and learning. The Web project is efficient and effective in everyday uses of Web resources for teaching and learning The Web project lacks imagination and creative uses of Web resources for teaching and learning.
3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 .5 0
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Total Pts. (15) Subtotal:

 

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